Looking for Middle Eastern-style dinner? Then check out these sandwiches made with turkey, cucumber and cheese – a hearty meal ready in 10 minutes.

Ingredients

8

thin slices (about 6 oz.) smoked turkey (from deli)

1/2

cup purchased hummus

12

thin cucumber slices (1/2 medium)

1/4

cup sliced ripe olives

4

(1-oz.) thin slices Swiss cheese

4

croissants, split

Steps

1Place 4 squares of plastic wrap on counter. Fold 4 turkey slices in half; place 1 on each piece of plastic wrap. Spread each with about 1 tablespoon hummus. Top each with 3 slices cucumber.

2Fold remaining 4 turkey slices in half; place over cucumbers. Spread each with about 1 tablespoon hummus. Top each with olive slices and 1 slice cheese. Wrap each stack tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate or place in insulated cooler.

3To serve, unwrap stacks; place 1 stack in each croissant.

1Place 4 squares of plastic wrap on counter. Fold 4 turkey slices in half; place 1 on each piece of plastic wrap. Spread each with about 1 tablespoon hummus. Top each with 3 slices cucumber.

2Fold remaining 4 turkey slices in half; place over cucumbers. Spread each with about 1 tablespoon hummus. Top each with olive slices and 1 slice cheese. Wrap each stack tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate or place in insulated cooler.

3To serve, unwrap stacks; place 1 stack in each croissant.

Expert Tips

Hummus is a smooth blend of chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and spices. When sesame seed paste, or tahini, is added, the mixture is called “hummus bi tahina.” A Middle Eastern specialty eaten as pita bread spread, hummus is available in the deli or dairy section of the grocery store. Use plain humus in this recipe, or try a special flavor, such as roasted red peppers.

Pack extra humus or flavored butter to spread on the split croissants before filing them with meat stacks.

Take along frilly toothpicks and a few extra olives to insert into the top of each sandwich.